29 Celebs That You May or May Not Know Are Actually Canadians
It's hard to distinguish, anyway!
Canada has quietly produced a long list of stars who became household names far beyond its borders. Some are obvious, others are the kind of celebrities people assume are American until they hear the accent, learn the backstory, or see where they got their start.
From actors and comedians to singers and TV personalities, these famous Canadians have built huge careers in Hollywood while still carrying a little bit of the Great White North with them. The mix of familiar faces and surprising names makes this list even more fun to scroll through.
Here are 29 celebrities you may not have realized are actually Canadian.
1. Joshua Jackson
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4. Dan Aykroyd
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5. Victor Garber
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6. Jay Baruchel
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7. Keanu Reeves
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8. Jim Carrey
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9. Tom Green
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10. Michael Bublé
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11. Alessia Cara
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12. Alex Trebek
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13. Rachel McAdams
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14. Martin Short
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15. Eric McCormack
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16. Ryan Reynolds
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17. Shay Mitchell
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18. Michael J. Fox
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19. Sandra Oh
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20. Seth Rogen
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21. Jason Priestley
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22. Pamela Anderson
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23. Rick Moranis
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24. Anna Paquin
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25. Will Arnett
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26. Evangeline Lilly
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27. Elisha Cuthbert
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28. Mike Myers
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29. Howie Mandel
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It's safe to say that Canada has a lot to offer, and despite the multitude of stereotypes thrown at them (all in good humor, of course), they truly have some of the best people. After all, Canadians aren't known for their politeness (and their excessive apologizing) for nothing!
Even if some of their stereotypes aren't even half-true, one thing is for sure: Canada is full of talented individuals, and the celebrities you just scrolled through are just some of the testaments to that. Who is your favorite Canadian celebrity?
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